Per Mertesacker, Olivier Giroud and Wojciech Szczesny all donned scrum caps and gum shields for the showdown with Saracens' Chris Wyles, Kelly Brown and David Strettle.

The players took on different footballing scenarios, including a 'keepy uppy' skill section and a headers and volleys corner drill.

Rugby skills such as catching the high ball and passing were also on the agenda, along with a penalty shootout.

CROSS CODE: Arsenal's stars took on challenges from the oval ball game [ARSENAL FC]

World Cup winner Mertesacker shone for Arsenal, coming out on top in the series of challenges, while David Strettle, who was a trialist with Manchester City and Everton as a youngster, came out on top for Saracens.

“I was quite impressed by my own performance, especially the passing”

Per Mertesacker

“I was quite impressed by my own performance, especially the passing," Mertesacker said.

"I came here with no rugby skills but my mate Kelly guided me into the lead, I have him to thank him for that.”